Christian von Affenstein

Christian von Affenstein was a general of the Rhine Palatinate during the Thirty Years War.

Biography
Affenstein was a general of the Rhine Palatinate, and commanded their armies (pro-Protestant Union) against the Kingdom of Bavaria and the Holy Roman Empire during the Thirty Years War. He initially repelled Bavarian incursions towards Amberg, but had no reprieve as he was constantly surrounded by Bavarian forces. Affenstein was defeated in the Battle of Ingolstadt by two Bavarian armies, losing most of his men, but in subsequent battles the Bavarians were held back. In 1624, Affenstein was made General of the Knights under Christian von Anhalt and fought against the invading armies of the Ottoman Empire, and cut off their retreat route in the battle in the Alps that ended the Ottoman invasion.